Minnesota Public Radio Stories

Ramping up to the Republican conventionFormer Republican Minnesota Gov. and Congressman Al Quie and former Republican U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger join Midday to preview the Republican State Convention and discuss what it takes to be elected and serve in public office.11:00 a.m.

Fareed Zakaria describes the 'The Post-American World'Newsweek International editor Fareed Zakaria argues in his new book, "The Post-American World," that the U.S. no longer dominates global politics, economy and culture. The New York Times bestselling author discussed his ideas recently at the Commonwealth Club of California.12:00 p.m.